Roast Leg of Lamb With Mint Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 leg of lamb or mutton
• flour
• salt
• pepper
• water
• bacon or ham fat
• mint sauce (optional)

Method

1. 1 Remove caul, pink skin, and superfluous fat from the leg.
2. 2 Dredge the leg with flour, salt, and pepper.
3. 3 Place in a roasting pan with water and a small amount of bacon or ham fat.
4. 4 Roast in a hot oven (425°F) for 15 minutes.
5. 5 Lower temperature and bake for 2 hours, basting frequently.
6. 6 Serve hot with mint sauce, currant jelly, or spiced fruit.